Fishing in the Bemidji area is holding up quite well. The United Way of Bemidji Area is having its annual walleye/bass fishing tournament this weekend.

Perch and Northern pike divisions with $3,000 in cash and prizes. Pre-registration only. Applications available at area sporting goods locations as well as other locations.

That included $1,380 each for the first-prize, 11.14-pound pike, and the largest perch, a 1.38-pounder. Second prize was $828, and third prize $552.

He said pike and perch also will be available throughout the waters of the park. Muskegon resident lands large pike. During a morning fishing trip on Saturday, Dec. 13, ...